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    言いたいことがあるんだ (iitai koto ga aru n da) - There's something I want to say.

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    casual to neutral

    How it works

    This phrase combines the desiderative form of '言う' (iu, to say) '言いたい' (iitai, want to say) with 'こと' (koto, thing/matter). 'がある' (ga aru) indicates existence. The final 'んだ' (n da) is a contraction of 'のだ' (no da), adding emphasis, explanation, or a request for understanding, making the tone more direct or personal.

    Sample sentences

    ねえ、あなたに言いたいことがあるんだ。

    Hey, there's something I want to tell you.

    ちょっと待って。私にも言いたいことがあるんだ。

    Wait a minute. I have something to say too.

    今日はみんなに言いたいことがあるんだ。

    Today, there's something I want to say to everyone.

    Quick facts

    nuance:The 'んだ' ending suggests that the speaker is about to explain something, make a request, or express a strong feeling, implying a desire for the listener's attention or understanding.
    formality:The use of 'んだ' makes this phrase casual. For more politeness, '言いたいことがあります' or '言いたいことがあるんですが' would be used.
    structure:Desiderative Verb + こと + がある + ん(の)だ

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    Example

    ねえ、あなたに言いたいことがあるんだ。

    Hey, there's something I want to tell you.

    ちょっと待って。私にも言いたいことがあるんだ。

    Wait a minute. I have something to say too.

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